The autopsy, conducted by the El Paso County Coroners Office, offers new details on the state in which Carlson was found. Amy or "Mother God" had to be a certain weight to "ascend" to heaven meaning she could not eat, mostly drinking alcohol and the cult members would carry her, contributing to her atrophying. [17][20] In early April 2021, the group was located in an RV park in Mount Shasta in northern California, but were asked to leave due to overcrowding. The police report said the Saguache County Sheriff's Office received many complaints from families who said the group had been "brainwashing people and stealing their money. It used the tagline "Where we go one, we go all" the famous slogan of the QAnon conspiracy movement. Amy Carlsons journey from a McDonalds supervisor to cult leader took place over 13 years, and it still confounds her family. They believe the followers withheld food and medical treatment to facilitate their Mother Gods ascension, which she had told them for years was her purpose on Earth. [28], Authorities stated that Carlson had not died at the property, but in California; her body was subsequently transported back to Colorado. And theyre just allowed to go at it again.. That man introduced Carlson to the Crestone area, long known as a spiritual place that attracts seekers and those who trying to find healing for their bodies and souls. 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A cause of death for the 46-year-old has not yet been released, though local news outlets are reporting that foul play was not suspected. She wrote, "For those of you that knew my sister Amy, I wanted to let you know we found out yesterday of . The groups members livestream multiple videos each day and they last for hours. Cult members called Carlson "Mom" or "Mother God," and she called them her children. [6], The theology of Love Has Won has been described as fluid, combining New Age spirituality, conspiracy theories, and elements from mainstream Abrahamic religions. She had three children with different fathers, and her mother, Linda Haythorne, told Dr. Phil that Carlson was never maternal. As we are going to tell you all about them and their late leader. Around 2018, Love Has Won also became more business-orientated. After Carlson's death, the community fractured, but feuding splinter groups say they're carrying on the mission of the Mother God. [20] They subsequently flew to Kahului Airport on Maui, but were convinced to fly back to Colorado in September 2020. She was being carried everywhere," he said. She was unable to walk, was underweight, and had a gray complexion, which observers of the group believed was caused by her regular ingestion of colloidal silver supplements. Whitten said her husband has served in the military and was a conservative Republican who believed bills should be paid on time. President Fauci? In mid-May 2020, the couple was leaving a law offices parking lot in Mississippi when Whittens husband turned left out the parking lot instead of following her in the other direction. That man referred to himself as Father God and told Carlson she was Mother God. Most of the group's $300,000 assets were registered in Lamboy's name. Carlson is said to be in her 40s and is referred to on Love . Love Has Won did a daily series of video posts touting the power of Carlson in her role as Mother God. Haythorne and Carlsons father divorced when Carlson was a child. Trending The Saguache County coroner has identified a woman found dead inside a home used by the Love Has Won cult as Amy Carlson, the groups leader, but hes not yet been able to determine her cause of death because of the need for complicated lab testing. Love Has Won had around 20 full-time members living together, but it also reached a large audience online that would watch the daily livestreams, purchase its products, and donate money. He wasnt visible on the next days video, but her brother-in-law heard them talking about how his energy was not right and he was on the wrong side of the mountain. They started calling police. But her mother and other observers who try to dispel the cults instruction believe she ultimately became a victim of her own teachings. Carlsons followers believed she communicated with angels and that she was leading them to a great awakening. [31], This article is about the religious group. [8] Jason Castillo would gain the position as the final "Father God" in 2018. Meanwhile, on August 12, Joy Rains posted and then deleted a Facebook message referring to Father God's "suicide mission" and "last moments humanity.". She would say, 'This person is ordained to be my partner,' and she would have sex with that member. But her mother and other. Noelle believes in holding the powerful accountable and believes strong journalism is the best hope for a democracy. Early on, Carlson and her followers identified as the Galactic Federation of Light. He was not arrested and since then has disappeared. On April 28, 2021, Miguel Lamboy, another member of the cult, contacted Colorado police about a body that he had located inside the premises. Carlson, known to her followers as Mother God, was found wrapped in a green sleeping bag and had glitter makeup around her missing eyes, authorities said at the time. How did Love Has Won cult leader die? Whitten enlisted the couples mother and siblings for help. "They're wired to think only about this mission, only about Amy. In Colorado, Carlson lived with her followers, often appearing in livestreamed videos from the house with the Sangre de Cristo mountains in the background. "As crazy as it might look and hard to believe that people actually believe this stuff, they do. Paschal said he also witnessed Castillo using his position of power to engage in sexual activities with members of the group. "The police officer who went there said he was met by two cult members at the door who said she was not there, so he left. Her corpse had decayed for several weeks and was decorated with fairy lights and glitter and appeared to. Through interviews with LHW members, investigators learned that Carlson, 45, was the leader of a cult called Love Has Won and that her body had been driven to the group's . Carlsons exact time of death is unknown; in the weeks prior to her death, Love Has Won members shared private chat messages and livestreams about her imminent departure from her vessel. Around April 27th, Carlsons followers transported her 1,200 miles from Mt. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. She said she was God incarnate and had lived 534 lifetimes, including as Jesus Christ, Cleopatra, Marilyn Monroe, and Joan of Arc. Amy Carlson, the 45-year-old "Mother God" of the Love Has Won cult, had been dead for at least four weeks before police discovered her mummified body. Former group members have said they experienced abuse, ranging from sleep deprivation to verbal and physical abuse to financial and sexual exploitation. All the FB groups I'm in are horrified about this woman and are trying to arrange support for Amy's pizza. Three Remarkable Ladies Amy Dillwyn, Frances Havergal and Morfydd Owen by Gary Gregor In December, Lamboy, who is known within the group as Archangel Michael, purchased the property for $63,000, giving Love Has Won a permanent residence. The group has been described as a cult by ex-members and media outlets. [1], On April 28, 2021, the mummified corpse of Carlson was discovered in the mission house near Crestone. Carlson parted ways with the man after a couple of years and a succession of other men became Father Gods to Carlsons Mother God. Supplements sold on the 5D Full Disclosure website. In recent months, Haythorne and others believe Carlson wanted medical care. Carlson claims to be "Mother God" sent here to save the earth from destruction along with 144,000 chosen ones. Their leaders mummified remains were found April 28 covered in a sleeping bag and wrapped in Christmas lights with glitter makeup painted around her eye sockets. His discovery coincided with the global coronavirus pandemic. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. Carlsons face was also covered in foundation, blush and a multicolor vibrant glitter eyeshadow, according to the report. He thought he had ascended the world into this 5D matrix and had done what Mother God and Father God wanted him to do, Whitten said. Whittens husband paid $88 per session, during which he would surrender himself to Mother God, she said. One had their charges dropped. "To tell you the truth, I had no intentions of being in a relationship with her. The Cabal is described as a group of minions of reptilians and the Annunaki, ancient extraterrestrials and/or Sumerian deities, depending on whom you ask. For years, the teachings appeared in chat groups and in online videos, but the mission was more like a hippie commune focused on sex, drugs and a good time, Ray said. However, he does not know when the autopsy report will be finished because he cannot find a laboratory to test her body for heavy metals. She followed him as he drove to the airport, then confronted him and begged him to stay. [4][22] A photo from a few weeks before she is thought to have died shows her appearance to be emaciated, with thinning hair and discoloured skin with a purplish hue. When asked about this by Insider, Aurora said Carlson was joking about going to a hospital and claimed that Carlson had signed three documents saying never to take her to a hospital under any circumstances. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Yes, you have read it right. Authorities were alerted to the cult leaders death after one of her followers called to say hed found the decomposing body in his home when he returned from a recent trip to Denver. Mother God is here in the flesh to save all of humanity. The American animated television series The Simpsons contains a wide range of minor and supporting characters like co-workers, teachers, students, family friends, extended relatives, townspeople, local celebrities, and even animals. Before she was Mother God, Amy Carlson was a manager at a McDonald's in Houston, Texas. The cult Love Has Won believed that its leader, Amy Carlson, was God incarnate. Trouble continued to follow Love Has Won even after their departure from Hawaii. When I first found it I was like, Holy crap! At the time of Carlsons death, observers believed there were 29 devoted followers who lived in Love Has Won properties in Colorado and California. They remain active online, running various websites and channels on Facebook, YouTube, and Telegram, and selling a range of products. Videos from Love Has Wons online sessions also show glimpses of abusive behavior toward followers. After Carlson's body was found, seven members of the group were arrested on charges of abuse of a corpse and child abuse, as two children were in the presence of the body. [1] On April 28, 2021, the mummified corpse of Carlson was discovered in the mission house near Crestone. Love Has Won was apparently founded by Amy Carlson, described by one cult expert as a former manager at a McDonald's franchise. Miguel would serve as the manager of the group's logistics and finances. Who was Amy Carlson aka 'Mother God'? The family members say the now-rebranded Love Has Won still has the ability to recruit new members. She claims to be Jesus and to have been Joan of Arc, Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth, and Marylin Monroe. [20] The mayor of Kauai, Derek Kawakami, intervened to negotiate the departure of the group from the island. [21], In September 2020, it had been stated that Carlson was in poor health and was paralysed from the waist down, with Carlson herself stating that she had cancer. Her eyes seemed to be missing. [8] The group posted their first videos to YouTube in 2009. Mother God called me home, he told her. After Carlson's death, Castillo split from Hope and Aurora. Its state of decay suggested that she had been dead for several weeks. No remaining members of the group have had any communication with Lamboy since Carlson's death. It seems like they were claiming it would cure certain things or improve your health, Perrin said. But the followers she converted over the next few years were more devout and sycophantic, fueling her worst impulses. Her family, who once appeared with the cult leader on the "Dr. Phil" show, said Carlson made bad decisions about men and had been married three times by the time she was in her early twenties. Carlsons identity recently was confirmed through a DNA test, Coroner Tom Perrin said. Lamboy reported the body to the Salida Police Department. Shasta, California to Creston, Colorado, where authorities ultimately discovered her mummified, enshrined body wrapped in a sleeping bag and Christmas lights. I feel like at the end Amy became a victim of what she created, Ray said. For the first two years watching this, Amy said she was going to ascend. She is a proud WKU Hilltopper journalism graduate. 'Love Has Won' Leader Amy Carlson's Cause of Death Released Woman called "Mother God" by her followers weighed just 75 pounds when her mummified corpse was discovered by authorities in April. [7][13] Ex-members accused the group of physical abuse and sleep deprivation, with members allegedly only being allowed to sleep for 45 hours a night. Yes, you did it. This, Ray and others said, is what happened daily as Carlson and Castillo coerced and controlled their followers. I love meatballs, but I didnt (expletive) say that. In one clip, known within those circles as the Chicken Parmesan Saga, Carlson berates a follower because he did not bring her chicken parmesan for dinner. [6] The group travelled between Colorado, Oregon, California and Florida prior to 2018, before moving to Moffat, Colorado. 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